091223 wsHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
September 12, 2023
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, September 12,
2023, at 9:00 am, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and
Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman
William Morris, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner (arrived at 9:37 am)
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Commissioner
W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner
Staff present: Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Brent Trout, County Manager
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Melissa Capps, Clerk
Chairman Nicol called the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting to order at 9:00 am.
Vice Chairman Morris led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
The following agenda was before the Board of Commissioners:
1. Call to order — Chairman Matt Nicol
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation —Commissioner Barbara McKoy
3. Update on Opioid Task Force Strategic Plan — Coley Price, Deputy County Manager
and Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney
4. Discuss a request for a public hearing to allow citizens an opportunity to comment
on transportation needs and the proposed 5311 Community Transportation
Program; Barry Blevins, General Services Director
5. Discuss the award of a contract for the 2026 Reappraisal; Christine Wallace, Tax
Administrator
6. Discuss a request regarding late applications received for elderly/disabled, disabled
veteran, and church exclusions; Christine Wallace, Tax Administrator
7. Discuss approval of the Motorola VHF paging system upgrade; Ira Hall, Chief
Information Officer
8. Discuss a request to award a contract to Osborn Contract Services for the repair of
the Dunn Erwin Transfer Station floor in an amount not to exceed $276,247.00;
Chad Bean, Solid Waste Director
9. Development Services briefing on the following upcoming public hearings:
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• Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2307-0005 Landowner / Applicant: LGI
Homes NC, LLC/ Greenfield Communities; 35.36 +/- acres; PIN # 0655-02-
6490.000; Proposed rezoning from the RA-40 to the RA-30 zoning district; Piney
Grove Rawls Rd., Fuquay- Varina; Hectors Creek Township.
• Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2308-0003 Landowner / Applicant: MVI
Group, LLC / CE Group, Inc.; 10.10 +/- acres; Pin #0653-30-4549.000; From
RA-20 M to Commercial Zoning District; Hector's Creek Township; US Hwy
401 North.
10. Discuss a request to approve the final nonprofit funding agreement from state
appropriations for Carver's Creek State Park; Ally Fouts, Management Analyst
11. Review applications to serve on Boards and Committees.
12. County Manager's Report — Brent Trout, County Manager
• 4 h Quarter Performance Management Report
• September 18, 2023, Regular Meeting Agenda Review
• Upcoming meetings and invitations
13. Closed Session
14. Adjourn
15. Reconvene as the governing body of Northwest Water & Sewer District to convene
into Closed Session for consultation with the County's legal staff in order to
preserve the Attorney Client privilege concerning the handling of certain litigation
matters, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(3).
16. Adjourn
Coley Price, Deputy County Manager, Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney and Captain
Armstrong provided an update to the Board of Commissioners on the Opioid Task Force
Strategic Plan including the first draft of the plan titled "A Comprehensive Strategic Plan for the
Prevention of Harmful Substance Use and Overdose in Harnett County." The plan lays out three
main goals to address the opioid epidemic in our county: prevent harmful substance use, support
treatment and recovery, and reduce harm. The plan outlines specific strategies within each
priority, as well as a suggested timeline for completing initiatives. The opioid task force is
seeking public input on this draft of the strategic plan. After public input is received,
modifications will be made and the final plan will be presented for adoption. A public input
session is scheduled for the September 18' Board Meeting.
Barry Blevins, General Services Director, requested a public hearing to allow Harnett County
citizens an opportunity to comment on transportation needs and the proposed 5311 Community
Transportation Program application, as well as, Traveler's Aid application submission to the
North Carolina Department of Transportation, Integrated Mobility Division (NCDOT/IMD) no
later than October 6, 2023. At the conclusion of the public hearing, and as required by
NCDOT/IMD, HARTS seeks a Board resolution to apply, enter an agreement with NCDOT and
provide the necessary assurances and required match. Total grant budget is $749,312 with a total
county match of $94,948. Specifically, the Section 5311 program intends to enhance access for
citizens in non- urbanized areas to healthcare, shopping, education, employment, public services
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and recreation. Section 5311 assists in the maintenance, development, improvement and use of
public transportation systems in non -urbanized areas. NCDOT/IMD Traveler's Aid Grant
purpose is to provide intercity bus and/or train tickets for disadvantaged individuals, victims of
domestic violence, and stranded travelers in need of transportation to other locations in times of
distress. Specifically, Traveler's Aid addresses transportation needs for persons escaping
domestic violence, experiencing a major medical crisis, job loss or homelessness. HARTS will
provide administration of the grant and the Harnett County Department of Social Services will
provide citizen application and service delivery. Requires a 50% match. The total grant budget
amount is $5,000 with a $2,500 local match. A public hearing is scheduled for the September
18, 2023 Board Meeting.
Christine Wallace, Tax Administrator, reviewed a request to award the contract for the 2026
reappraisal. The Harnett County Tax Department solicited a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
from firms for contract services related to the furnishing of labor, material, and supplies along
with the performance of all work required for the completion and delivery of a walk -around
appraisal of all real property in Harnett County. Services would also include assistance to the
Tax Administrator and staff, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Board of Equalization
and Review. Services would also include assistance to county legal staff for appeals to the
Property Tax Commission. The Tax Administrator recommended the award of contract for the
2026 Reappraisal to Vincent Valuations for $2,036,300. Following discussion, consensus of the
Board was to go back out again for Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Ms. Wallace requested the Board of Commissioners make a decision in regard to the late
applications for Elderly/Disabled persons and Disabled Veteran exclusions. Applications are due
June 1st each year per NCGS 105-282.1. The applicants meet all qualifications per General
Statute and would have been approved for the exclusion had the application been timely.
Consensus of the Board was to approve the late applications and for this item to be placed on the
next consent agenda.
Ms. Wallace requested the Board of Commissioners make a decision in regard to the late
application for Iglesia Oasis de Restauracion. Applications for church exemptions are due
January 31 st each year per NCGS 105-282.1. The attached information from the applicant was
submitted on March 17, 2023. The applicant met all qualifications per General Statutes and
would have been approved for the exemption had the application been submitted in a timely
manner. Consensus of the Board was to approve the late applications and for this item to be
placed on the next consent agenda.
Ms. Wallace requested the Board of Commissioners make a decision in regard to the late
applications for Disabled Veteran exclusions. Applications are due June 1 st each year per NCGS
105-282.1. The attached list of applicants have submitted an application after the deadline.
The applicants did not meet all qualifications per General Statute and would not have been
approved for the exclusion, regardless of if the application had been timely. Consensus of the
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Board was to approve the late applications and for this item to be placed on the next consent
agenda.
Ira Hall, Chief Information Officer, reviewed a request for approval of a paging system upgrade
to replace outdated and aging equipment. This upgrade will affect our five tower sites,
Lillington, Erwin, Angier, Micro Tower, Oakridge and our 911 communication center. This will
replace our existing VHF System for fire/EMS paging. Consensus of the Board was to place this
item on the next consent agenda.
Chad Beane, Solid Waste Director, reviewed a request to award a contract to Osborne Contract
Services, Inc to repair the Dunn Erwin Transfer Station floor. Bids were received through the
proper procurement process and after reviewing the references provided, review of proposal by
our engineering firm and the extensive experience that this vendor has with Transfer Station
floor repair, we ask for Board approval to move forward with the process to award the contract to
Osborn Contract Services, Inc. with a not to exceed amount of $276,247.00. Consensus of the
Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Mark Locklear, Development Services Manager, provided a briefing on the following upcoming
public hearings scheduled for October 16':
• Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2307-0005 Landowner / Applicant: LGI Homes
NC, LLC/ Greenfield Communities; 35.36 +/- acres; PIN # 0655-02-6490.000; Proposed
rezoning from the RA-40 to the RA-30 zoning district; Piney Grove Rawls Rd., Fuquay-
Varina; Hectors Creek Township.
• Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2308-0003 Landowner / Applicant: MVI Group,
LLC / CE Group, Inc.; 10.10 +/- acres; Pin #0653-30-4549.000; From RA-20 M to
Commercial Zoning District; Hector's Creek Township; US Hwy 401 North.
Ally Fouts, Management Analyst stated in the State of North Carolina's 2022-23 budget, $1.5
million was allocated to Harnett County to be passed along to 46 subrecipients, as specified by
Senator Burgin. Administration is requesting approval of a funding agreement with the North
Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to create a Harnett County entrance to
Carver's Creek State Park. Once the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources receives
their allocation, the granting of funds to all 46 subrecipients will be completed. Consensus of the
Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Chairman Nicol stated a resignation has been received from Karen Boyd who serves as a District
5 representative on the Harnett County Commissioner for Women and Youth.
Brent Trout, County Manager, shared information regarding the 4th Quarter TEAM Harnett
Performance Management Report. We reviewed 37 Key Strategic Actions and Other Strategic
Actions directly related to the Harnett County Strategic Plan.
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• Status of action items as of March 31, 2023
o 40% are pending action
o 25% are In -Process
o 35% are Completed
• Status of action items as of June 30, 2023
o 35% are pending action
o 19% are In -Process
o 46% are Completed
Mr. Trout stated as we go into January's goal planning session we plan to have an outside
facilitator for discussion regarding what goals we want to look at for the next plan.
Vice Chairman Morris a motion to adjourn at 10:18 am. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Weatherspoon and carried unanimously.
Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman
Melissa D. Capps, Clerk
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